Fresh reports claim FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered to help Mexico leave CONCACAF and join CONMEBOL in exchange for political support ahead of the next FIFA presidential election. The alleged proposal could give Mexico access to stronger South American competition, but significant sporting, commercial and governance hurdles remain. Neither FIFA nor the Mexican Football Federation has commented on the claims. Fresh reports claim FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered to help Mexico leave CONCACAF and join CONMEBOL in exchange for political support ahead of the next FIFA presidential election. The alleged proposal could give Mexico access to stronger South American competition, but significant sporting, commercial and governance hurdles remain. Neither FIFA nor the Mexican Football Federation has commented on the claims.
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